genesis
Translation
origin, creation, beginning
Examples
The book describes the genesis of the project.
The book describes the genesis of the project.
It was the genesis of a new era in music.
It was the genesis of a new era in music.
Grammar Patterns
((the genesis of sth.)) the origin of (sth.) the genesis of an idea
Similar Words
Synonyms: origin, start, creation; Antonyms: end, conclusion
Etymology
From Greek 'genesis' meaning 'origin, creation'. Related to 'gene'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Book of Genesis' in the Bible, which describes the creation of the world.